Notice

Procedures for overseas entry

NoticeProcedures for overseas entry

STEP 1 Visa Requirements

Please visit here and find visa requirements information.

STEP 2 Entry Process

All individuals entering Korea from quarantine inspection required areas are required to go through a special immigration process to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and Mpox (monkeypox). Immigration safety measures are subject to frequent changes, and therefore travelers are advised to check for updates from the Korea Disease Control Agency (KDCA).

1) Travelers must fill out the Health Questionnaire or use Q-code to pre-register their information.
     negative confirmations will be suspended.

2) Required documents

  • · Health Questionnaire
  • · Passport
  • · Q-code applicants can show the QR code in place of the required documents.

3) Quarantine Procedure

  • · Individuals who do not show symptoms (i.e., fever, cough, etc.) during the health screening process may proceed to their destination after immigration check.
  • · Travelers with symptoms after arrival can get tested at a local health clinic.
  • · If the test returns positive, travelers must quarantine at their place of residence, the hospital, or a quarantine facility for five days.
  • · Symptomatic
    * Travelers with symptoms after arrival can get tested at a local health clinic.
    * If the test returns positive, travelers must quarantine at their place of residence, the hospital, or a quarantine facility for five days.
    * It is recommended to take the RAT with a self-testing kit or at a test center on the 4th or 5th day of quarantine.
  • · Travelers not entering from quarantine inspection required areas and not showing symptoms of fever, cough, and COVID-19 symptoms

4) Submit test results.

  • · Starting July 14, 2022, all travelers must register on Q-Code regardless of Q-Code pre-entry registration.
  • · Travelers who did not use the Q-Code pre-entry system can register by entering their passport number, date of birth, and date of entry.

5) Quarantine procedure

  • · Travelers who do not show symptoms (i.e., fever, cough, etc.) during the health screening process may proceed to their destination after immigration check.
  • · Travelers with symptoms after arrival can get tested at a local health clinic.
  • · If the test returns positive, travelers must quarantine at their place of residence, the hospital, or a quarantine facility for five days.

STEP 3While traveling

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for travelers’ safety, Korea has implemented specific guidelines. The following guidelines must be kept while traveling in Korea.
Starting January 30, masks are no longer required indoors. However, masks are recommended in medical facilities and pharmacies (except drugstores inside malls, train stations and other large facilities), and required in hospitals and facilities susceptible to infectious disease.

- Using public transportation

  • · Masks are strongly recommended when taking a crowded bus, subway, train, or other modes of public transportation.

- In restaurants and cafes

  • · Masks are recommended but not mandatory.

- At tourist attractions

  • · Masks are recommended but not mandatory.

- Using accommodations

  • · As of December 10, 2020, short-term tourists must declare their accommodation in Korea. Show your passport or proof of travel during check-in and the manager will make the declaration.

- If you have symptoms during your trip

  • · - If you suspect to have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing, and others, call 1339 for inquiries or take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) by using a self-test kit or visiting a nearby medical clinic.
  • · - Travelers can also call 1330 Korea Travel Hotline for inquiries.

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Tel
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Fax
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Email
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